R. W. Stewart Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Farmer Lake Dam Sunset Lake Dam #1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
W. Stewart Dam, located in Stanly County, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. The dam, primarily built for these purposes, is an earth-type structure with a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet and a structural height of 26 feet. It has a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.8 acres near an unnamed tributary.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, R. W. Stewart Dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in October 2017, with its condition rated as "Not Rated". The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. Even though it is not under the jurisdiction of a state regulatory agency, the dam meets inspection requirements and is deemed safe for its intended purposes. The dam's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, indicating a need for further evaluation and planning to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management.
Overall, R. W. Stewart Dam serves important functions in providing fire protection and supporting aquatic life in the area. While it has not undergone recent modifications or assessments, its low hazard potential and stable condition suggest that it continues to fulfill its intended purposes effectively. However, the absence of an Emergency Action Plan and specific risk management measures highlight areas for improvement to enhance the dam's resilience in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
River Or Stream |
Unnamed Tributary |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.5 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
R. W. Stewart Dam